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Natives and Aliens

Marilyn Crispell · 1997

69 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A meditative exploration of avant-garde jazz, blending intricate piano lines with expansive improvisation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • meditative exploration of themes
  • immersive soundscapes for reflection
  • thoughtful engagement with improvisation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer structured, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Natives and Aliens' was released in 1997, Marilyn Crispell had solidified her reputation as a pioneering figure in avant-garde jazz. This album followed her critically acclaimed works like 'Nothing Ever Was, Any Way' (1996), showcasing her continued evolution as an artist and composer in the jazz scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Cecil Taylor· Paul Bley· Annette Peacock

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stag’s Horn 9:52
  • 2 Sumach 6:33
  • 3 Rhus 8:05
  • 4 Friends from above 6:35
  • 5 Hirta 4:23
  • 6 Sippenaeken Visitation 8:22
  • 7 and the tints 3:54
  • 8 a deeper red 1:46
  • 9 in velvet 2:37
  • 10 Day of Small Truths 7:18
  • 11 Natives and Aliens 10:22

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